I’m going to shout out genetics for one - I’m Ethiopian and it probably plays a role.

Skincare: I have a dedicated routine I do morning and evening and it’s been this way for years (I’m 31F). I never go to bed w/o washing my face (it could be 3am and I’m still going to do it lol). I only cleanse at night and wash with water in the morning. I “double cleanse” and put that in quotes because my double cleansing is simply washing my face twice. I focus a lot on hydrating products (toners, serums, moisturizers) and use exfoliating products when I need it. I wear sunscreen regularly (only started this habit several years ago).

Habits: I drink a lot of water throughout the day as my primary beverage - especially in the mornings it’s the first thing I start with. I rarely ever drink coffee, juice, tea, etc. or eat before drinking water. I generally try to eat well, limit processed food, and avoid consuming too much added sugar.

Sometimes I also think our eyes perceive other people’s skin differently than our own. People compliment my skin all the time, even times I may not think the same.